- For the Paste:
1 onion (i do one-half red and one-half white)
4 cloves garlic (depending on personal taste)
1-2 chile peppers
2-3 jalapenos
3/4-1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 2/3 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
2/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/5 teaspoon nutmeg
1/5 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/5 teaspoon white pepper
olive oil
For the Curry:
3 cans coconut milk (i personally dislike the lite version, but rock it if you feel it)
2 bay leaves
1 sweet potato or regular potato, cut into 1/2 inch squares
3 carrots , sliced into circles
1 zucchini , cut into squares
1 squash , cut into squares
1-2 red bell peppers , cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 or 3 inches by 1/2 inch
1/2 package cherry tomatoes , cut in halves
8 oz fresh mushrooms , sliced
(you can also add broccoli , cauliflower , peas , get creative with it!)
**also, IF YOU'RE NOT A VEGETARIAN add 12oz
meat such a chicken , salmon , tuna steaks , mahi mahi, etc-the fish oils work Wonders with the flavor of the curry**if you are, you can easily add tofu at the end, if so desired
you can also add a tablespoon of fish oil if you're feelin frisky
Serve With:
couscous , rice , or acini de pepe pasta
lime slices
Greek yogurt or fat free cream cheese
parsley , green onion , cilantro